Genetic variation in Fcγ receptor IIa and risk of coronary heart disease: negative results from two large independent populations

• Main Authors: Khuseyinova Natalie (Author), Winkelmann Bernhard (Author), Meisinger Christa (Author), Rothenbacher Dietrich (Author), Vollmert Caren (Author), Hoffmann Michael M (Author), Karakas Mahir (Author), Böhm Bernhard O (Author), Illig Thomas (Author), März Winfried (Author), Koenig Wolfgang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2009-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The role of the Fcγ receptor IIa (FcγRIIa), a receptor for C-reactive protein (CRP), the classical acute phase protein, in atherosclerosis is not yet clear. We sought to investigate the association of FcγRIIa genotype with risk of co...